Exploring Chapter 18 of Out of My Mind

Melody is frustrated after school and takes it out on her sister Penny. Mrs. V, noticing Melody's mood, receives a call from Catherine about Melody's performance in class. Mrs. V decides to help Melody prepare for a quiz team tryout by creating a rigorous study plan. Melody learns geography, science, and other subjects with Mrs. V's guidance. She also uses audio tapes to learn about various topics and faces challenges with math, which she overcomes with Catherine's help.

Why was Melody grumpy after school?

• She had a bad grade.

• She was tired.

• She lost her favorite toy.

• Penny was annoying her.

What did Melody do with the word cards Mrs. V prepared?

• She threw them on the floor.

• She studied them diligently.

• She gave them to Penny.

• She ignored them.

How did Mrs. V react to the call from Catherine?

• She was confused.

• She was happy.

• She was furious.

• She was indifferent.

What did Mrs. V decide to do after the call?

• Punish Melody.

• Help Melody prepare for a quiz team tryout.

• Talk to Melody's parents.

• Ignore the situation.

What subjects did Mrs. V plan to cover in the study sessions?

• Only math.

• Only science.

• Geography, science, and math.

• History and literature.

What was Melody's initial reaction to the study plan?

• She was excited.

• She was confused.

• She was angry.

• She was indifferent.

What did Melody's father worry about?

• Melody's health.

• Melody's failure and hurt.

• Melody's friends.

• Melody's grades.

What did Melody learn about insects?

• They are arthropods.

• They are birds.

• They are mammals.

• They are reptiles.

What did Melody listen to tapes about?

• Music and art.

• Sports and games.

• Volcanoes, Australia, and Russia.

• Cooking and baking.

How did Melody feel about the upcoming quiz team tryout?

• Indifferent and bored.

• Nervous but determined.

• Confident and relaxed.

• Angry and frustrated.